Electrical Requirements And Safety - KNOVA KN BTS-10W User Manual

that is twisted, warped or does not have a straight edge to
guide it along the fence. Do not attempt to reverse out of a cut
with the blade running.
14. AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions
where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the
saw blade.
15. NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts. Solvents
could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material.
Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts.
16. MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand before perform-
ing any cutting operations. Refer to ASSEMBLY on page 10.
17. NEVER CUT METALS or materials that may make hazard-
ous dust.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MAL-
FUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric currents and reduces the risk of-
electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electrical cord that
has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into a matching receptacle that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local
codes and ordinances.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED. If it will not fit the
receptacle, have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.
IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding con-
ductor can result in risk of electric shock. The conductor with
the green insulation (with or without yellow stripes) is the
equipment grounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the
electrical cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equip-
ment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
CHECK with a qualified electrician or service person if you do
not completely understand the grounding instructions, or if you
are not certain the tool is properly grounded.
USE only three-wire extension cords that have threepronged
grounding plugs with three-pole receptacles that accept the
tool's plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords imme-
diately.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS USE THE PROPER
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power, overheating and
burning out of the motor. The table on the right shows the cor-
rect size to use depending on cord length and nameplate am-
pere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good
condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it
repaired by a qualified technician before using it. Protect your
extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp
or wet areas.
18. ALWAYS USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. Remove
sawdust frequently. Clean out sawdust from the interior of the
saw to prevent a potential fire hazard. Attach a vacuum to the
dust port for additional sawdust removal.
19. NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED. Do
not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop.
20. FOR PROPER OPERATION follow the instructions in this
Operator's Manual entitled OPERATION (Page 18).
NOTE: On machines with no stand or if stand is not being
used, a hole approximately 12 in. square must be cut under
saw to allow sawdust to fall through. Failure to cut this hole
will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area, resulting in a
fire hazard and potential motor damage.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tool. This circuit must
not be less than #12 wire with a 20 A time-lag fuse or a #14
wire with a 15 A time-lag fuse. NOTE: When using an extension
cord on a circuit with a #14 wire, the extension cord must not
exceed 25 feet in length. Before connecting the motor to the
power line, make sure the switch is in the off position and the
electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on
the motor nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage
the motor. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has a
receptacle like the one illustrated in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1 shows a three-pronged electrical plug and receptacle
that has a grounding conductor. If a properly grounded recep-
tacle is not available, an adapter (Fig. 2) can be used to tempo-
rarily connect this plug to a twocontact grounded receptacle.
The adapter (Fig. 2) has a rigid lug extending from it that MUST
be connected to a permanent earth ground, such as a properly
grounded receptacle box.
CAUTION In all cases, make certain the receptacle
is properly grounded. If you are not sure, have a
qualified electrician check the receptacle.
CAUTION This tool is for indoor use only. Do not
expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Fig. 1
3
Three-Pronged Plug
Properly Grounded
Three-Pronged Receptacle
Grounding Prong